Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Montgomery hosted a New Year's Eve celebration, attended by the community. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama launches the CHOOSE Act, offering up to $7,000 for private school and $2,000 for homeschooling expenses to eligible families, with applications open until April 7. WSFA 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has decided not to pursue the governorship in 2026 after discussions with his wife. WSFA 12
- ➤ Alabama introduces new laws, including childcare tax credits and grants, to support working parents and improve workforce participation. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama cities must now report more local court data to the state, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism. Alabama Daily News
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